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Pirates lose challenge on close play at first

7/23/14: Pirates manager Clint Hurdle challenges a safe call at first base in the 8th, and after review, the call stands

By Stephen Pianovich
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MLB.com |

PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates lost a challenge in the top of the eighth inning against the Dodgers on Wednesday on a safe call at first base.

With Yasiel Puig on first, Dee Gordon hit a line drive to third baseman Josh Harrison, who caught the ball and fired to first in an attempt to double off Puig. A pinch-hitter appearing for the first time in the series, Puig slid head-first back to the bag and was ruled safe on the field. The play stood after review.